Synology NAS Setup Guide

Based around DSM 6.2.2 Updated Summer 2019With superb functionality and ease of use through the acclaimed DSM operating system, Synology DiskStations are the NAS of choice for the discerning purchaser. Whether it is the storage and sharing of information, the streaming of videos, music and photos to computers and smart devices, or the ability to have a private cloud that allows access to information from anywhere, the DiskStation can do it. But this power and flexibility comes at a price: setting up a DiskStation for the very first time can seem a daunting prospect. This guide, with over 230 illustrations and screen shots and proven easy-to-follow instructions, will take you through the process from start to finish and help ensure that your home or small business network is a success. Covers working with Windows, Mac, Linux PCs, Smartphones and tablets. Whether you have just purchased a DiskStation, are about to, or simply want to find out more about Synology NAS and DSM, this guide will help you.Contents:1 PREPARATION2 INSTALLATION OF DSM3 SHARED FOLDERS4 USERS5 ACCESSING THE DISKSTATION6 SECURITY7 BACKUPS8 SYNOLOGY DRIVE, OFFICE & COLLABORATION TOOLS9 MULTIMEDIA & STREAMING10 HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE11 OTHER REMOTE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS12 STORAGE13 VIRTUALIZATION & VIRTUAL DSM14 MISCELLANEOUS & ADVANCED TOPICSINDEX